AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  EC-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel James G. Wilhelm for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as an EC-47 Navigator at DaNang Airfield, Republic of Vietnam, on 7 February 1973. On that date, Colonel Wilhelm flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack. In spite of this, he superbly accomplished this highly intricate and hazardous mission in support of friendly ground forces. Through his personal bravery and energetic application of knowledge and skill, he significantly furthered the goal of the United States Air Force mission in Southeast Asia. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Wilhelm reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.